Gas main strike in Greerton as digger hits pipe

A gas main has been struck by a digger on Maleme Street in Greerton Tauranga. Photo / Mike Smith

A digger has gone through a gas pipe in Greerton.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said a gas main strike had been reported on Maleme St at 11.25am.

One side of Maleme St has been blocked by traffic control.

“We’re still on-site waiting for the gas company to arrive.”

More to come.